PSYCH WK 2 Flashcards
(37 cards)
what is psychosis?? and symptoms
positive vs negative symptoms of schizo??
management of schizo
delirium
schneider’s symptoms of first rank
3 main subtypes of schizo??
what factors indicate good and bad prognosis for schizo??
typical vs atypical antipsychotics
1st, 2nd, 3rd gen antipsychotics
4 main dopamine pathways of the brain and their functions
most effective antipsychotic?? - main side effects
what is found in the brain of someone w schizo?
Genetic and environmental risk factors of schizo??
frontal lobe tests
what neurotransmitters are affected in schizo??
most common diagnosis of ‘mental disorders’ in childhood ??
ADHD
autism
Describe the Mental Health Act and explain when it appropriate to use this legislation
List the 5 criteria for detention under the Mental Health Act
Discuss the differences between the different types of detention certificate
List the safeguards, rights and duties under the Mental Health Act
SIDMAS
Main pharmacological effects of benzodiazepines